
Why we created Drift: A natural way to support every stage of sleep
Sleep is one of the most essential, yet often overlooked, pillars of health. In a world filled with late-night scrolling, constant stimulation, and demanding schedules, winding down at the end of the day can feel nearly impossible. However, consistently pushing sleep to the bottom of your priority list might be the very thing standing between you and your health goals.
Sleep isn’t just about rest; it’s the foundation of recovery, hormonal balance, metabolism, mood regulation, and cognitive function. Chronic sleep deprivation can disrupt blood sugar control, increase cravings, lower immune function, and lead to higher levels of inflammation. It can also accelerate aging and impair decision-making, making even small health goals feel harder to reach.
On the flip side, consistently getting a good night’s sleep can transform how you feel and function. From sharper focus and better energy to improved weight management and emotional resilience, sleep helps everything work better. If you're trying to build strength, lose weight, improve your mood, regulate your hormones, or simply feel more like yourself again, sleep is the non-negotiable foundation.
That’s exactly why we created Drift, a natural, non-habit-forming supplement designed to help you fall asleep, support every stage of sleep, and wake up refreshed, not groggy. Backed by science and built with intention, Drift combines therapeutic botanicals, calming amino acids, and adaptogens that can harmonize with your body’s natural rhythms. It’s gentle, effective, and free from the heavy, hangover-like side effects of traditional sleep aids.
What's inside Drift?
- Plant melatonin is a plant-based, bioidentical form of melatonin that helps reset circadian rhythms and support sleep onset, without the synthetic side effects. It’s clinically shown to be more effective than 10 mg of synthetic melatonin.
- Magnesium glycinate supports muscle relaxation and calms the nervous system. The glycine component helps regulate body temperature and improve sleep depth.
- L-Theanine is an amino acid that promotes mental calmness and focus by reducing overstimulation. It’s great for winding down before bed.
- GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is your brain’s main inhibitory neurotransmitter. It helps relax the mind and smooth the transition into deeper sleep.
- KSM-66® Ashwagandha, a potent adaptogen, helps balance stress hormones, reduce anxiety, and support hormonal and thyroid function. It promotes overall sleep quality and resilience.
- Chamomile, valerian root, and passionflower extracts are classic botanical ingredients known for their soothing, sedative properties. They help still the mind and encourage more restorative rest.
Who benefits from better sleep?
Everyone, but especially if you are:
- Struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout
- Trying to lose weight or improve blood sugar control
- Recovering from workouts or training hard
- Experiencing hormonal imbalances (PMS, perimenopause, thyroid issues)
- Dealing with brain fog, low mood, or fatigue
- Traveling, working night shifts, or struggling with a disrupted sleep schedule
Sleep is not a luxury; it’s a baseline. Drift is here to help restore that foundation.
5 quick lifestyle tips to enhance the effects of Drift
To get the most out of Drift, pair it with simple habits that support your circadian rhythm and overall sleep hygiene:
- Dim the lights 1–2 hours before bed. Exposure to bright light in the evening can suppress melatonin production. Opt for softer lighting to signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down.
- Avoid heavy meals or alcohol close to bedtime. Both can interfere with your sleep cycles and reduce sleep quality.
- Get morning sunlight. Natural light exposure within the first hour of waking helps regulate your circadian rhythm and supports better melatonin release later at night.
- Set a consistent sleep/wake schedule. Going to bed and waking up around the same time daily, even on weekends, trains your body for better sleep efficiency.
- Create a wind-down routine. Whether it’s stretching, journaling, or taking Drift with a glass of water, establishing a calming pre-bed ritual can condition your body to relax more easily.
Final thoughts
Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or just wake up feeling like yourself again, Drift was designed to help meet you there. It's a holistic, gentle formula that can work with your body, not against it, because when you sleep better, you live better.
You can pre-order Drift now for 30% off.
Written by: Kory Morse, M.S., Head of Member Education at Shed
Kory is a certified holistic health and life coach with a Master of Science in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, specializing in research, biochemistry, and systems biology. As Head of Education at Shed and a member of the supplement research team, she blends scientific expertise with a compassionate, curiosity-driven approach to support lasting, sustainable change. Her mission is to make health feel accessible, empowering, and deeply personal.
